The AAT1217 a high efficiency, synchronous, fixed
frequency, step-up converter designed for singlecell or dual-cell alkaline, NiMH, or NiCd batterypowered applications. The high 1.2MHz switching
frequency and completely integrated control circuitry minimize the total solution footprint area
while maintaining excellent regulation, ripple, and
transient response throughout the full load range.
Pulse skipping mode operation and low quiescent
current allow the AAT1217 to maintain high efficiency performance for light load and sleep mode
conditions. With a 1.2A peak switch current limit,
the AAT1217 is capable of delivering 100mA to the
load from a single AA cell or up to 400mA from dual
AA cells. The AAT1217 has a 0.85V start-up voltage with operation down to 0.5V.
The AAT1217 is available in a Pb-free, space-saving low profile (1mm) 6-pin TSOT23 package and
is rated over the -40°C to +85°C ambient temperature range.
SwitchReg
™
Features
•VINOperation Range: 0.5V to V
•V
Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
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•100mA Output from a Single AA Cell Input
•400mA Output from a Dual AA Cell Input
•High Efficiency: Up to 93% Efficiency
•Low Start-Up Voltage: 0.85V Typical
•Internal Synchronous Rectifier
—V
≤ 4.5V: No External Schottky Diode
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•Fixed Frequency Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) Current-Mode Control Scheme with
Internal Compensation
•1.2MHz Fixed Switching Frequency
•1.2A Current Limit
•Light Load Pulse Skipping Mode Operation
•Low 80µA No Load Input Current
•Over-Current Protection
•EMI Reduction Anti-Ringing Control Circuitry
•Low Shutdown Current: <1.0µA
•-40°C to +85°C Ambient Temperature Range
•Low Profile (1mm) TSOT23-6 Package
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Applications
•Cellular and Smart Phones
•Digital Still and Video Cameras
•Microprocessors and DSP Core Supplies
•MP3 Player
•Portable Instruments
•Wireless and DSL Modems
Typical Application
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Pin Descriptions
GND
VIN
VOUT
SHDN
FB
SW
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pin #SymbolFunction
1SWPower Switch Pin. Ties to the drains of the PMOS synchronous rectifier and the
2GNDGround Pin
3FBFeedback Input Pin. Connect FB to the center point of the external resistor divider.
4SHDN
5VOUTPower Output Pin. Tied to the source of the PMOS synchronous rectifier.
6VINPower Supply Input. Must be closely decoupled to GND, Pin 2, with a 4.7µF or greater
Pin Configuration
AAT1217
600mA, 1.2MHz, Micropower
Synchronous Step-Up Converter
NMOS switch.
The feedback threshold voltage is 1.23V.
Shutdown Signal Input. Logic high enables the IC. Logic low disables the IC. Shutdown
current is <1µA.
ceramic capacitor.
TSOT23-6
(Top View)
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AAT1217
600mA, 1.2MHz, Micropower
Synchronous Step-Up Converter
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
SymbolDescriptionValueUnits
V
IN
V
SW
VFB, V
SHDN
V
OUT
T
A
T
STORAGE
T
LEAD
T
J
Thermal Information
Input Supply Voltage-0.3 to 6V
SW Voltage-0.3 to 6V
FB, SHDN Voltages-0.3 to 6V
VOUT Voltage-0.3 to 6V
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
2
-40 to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range-65 to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s)300°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range
3
2
-40 to 150°C
SymbolDescriptionValueUnits
θ
JA
P
D
Maximum Thermal Resistance190°C/W
Maximum Power Dissipation526mW
1. Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life of a device may be impaired.
2. TJis calculated from the ambient temperature TAand power dissipation PDaccording to the following formula: TJ= TA+ PDx θJA.
3. Mounted on an FR4 board.
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AAT1217
600mA, 1.2MHz, Micropower
Synchronous Step-Up Converter
Electrical Characteristics
VIN= 1.2V, V
= 3.3V, TA= 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
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1
SymbolDescriptionConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
Minimum Start-Up VoltageI
Minimum Operating VoltageV
Output Voltage Range2.55.5V
Output Voltage Accuracy
3
Reference VoltageTA= -40°C to +85°C1.192 1.230 1.268V
/ Reference Voltage LineV
RegulationVIN= 2.4V to 4.2V, I
/ Reference Voltage LoadV
RegulationVIN= 3.6V, I
Quiescent Current (Shutdown)V
Quiescent Current (Active)V